“Worth it if you want seamless, privately-guided sightseeing without logistical stress. Think twice if you're budget-conscious—it's pricey.”
- About £384/day across 9 days
- ~£3,737 all-in with a typical £283 flight from London (£415/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£291/day)
- 5.0★ from 3 traveller reviews
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About this trip
This nine-day trip takes you from Cairo to Aswan with a private Egyptologist guiding you the whole way, covering the big sites without rushing past the smaller ones.
You start in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the churches and bazaars of Old Cairo, before flying to Luxor for a four-night stretch on a five-star river cruise down to Aswan.
It is a comfortable, guided way to see ancient Egypt properly, with private arrangements throughout rather than a fixed group schedule, and dates that flex around when you want to travel.
What you'll do
- Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
- Explore Saqqara and Memphis with your Egyptologist guide
- See the Tutankhamun treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan aboard a five-star deluxe ship
- Walk through the Valley of the Kings and the temples of Karnak and Luxor
- Visit Philae Temple in Aswan
- Private tour with your own Egyptologist guide rather than a fixed group
- Suits solo travellers as well as families
- Four nights are spent aboard the river cruise between Luxor and Aswan
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Professional Qualified Egyptologist Guide
- Meals: Meals as Mentioned in the itinerary Breakfast every day 7 -Lunches 4 Dinners
- Activities: Entry Fees for the Sightseeing All Pickup & Drop off
- Flights: All Domestic flights in Egypt Round trip from Cairo -Luxor From Aswan to Cairo
- Transport: All Transportation in private air condationed vehicle
- Accommodation: 4- Nights at 5 5-star Hotel in Cairo, B&B. All hotels are in the same category according to availability Fairmont Nile City Hotel or Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, or a similar luxury hotel. 4- Night on Board a Luxury Nile cruise. Ms/ Steigenberger Minerva or Steigenberger Legacy Ms/Livingstone Amwaji or Royal signature or similar
- Activities: International Flights Tipping for guide and drivers Any Extras not mentioned.
- Optional: Abu Simbel Temple Hot air balloon Sound and light show in Giza pyramids sound and light show at Luxor any thing you need upon request.
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 20 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Cairo
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Cairo — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you want seamless, privately-guided sightseeing without logistical stress. Think twice if you're budget-conscious—it's pricey.
- Private guides in Cairo, flexible pacing, and no large tour buses; guides genuinely knowledgeable and responsive.
- Transfers always punctual, zero organisational hiccups, and itinerary runs like clockwork with local staff support.
- Premium pricing; this is a luxury option, not budget travel—costs considerably more than mass-tourist alternatives.
- Mix of private and group elements: solo guides in Cairo, but group tours during the Nile cruise portion.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Cairo
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Hostels in Cairo for the night before your tour · 30 Jul – 31 Jul
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Common questions
How long is Splendors of Egypt & The Nile 9-Days Discover Best of Egypt in Luxury Style?
It's a 9-day trip. It starts and ends in Cairo.
How much does Splendors of Egypt & The Nile 9-Days Discover Best of Egypt in Luxury Style cost?
The land price starts from £3,454 per person for the 9-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Splendors of Egypt & The Nile 9-Days Discover Best of Egypt in Luxury Style really cost me all-in?
On top of the £3,454 land price, budget roughly £283 for a return flight from the UK — about £3,737 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 4 meals (4 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 10 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Splendors of Egypt & The Nile 9-Days Discover Best of Egypt in Luxury Style run?
It runs across roughly 18 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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